David E. McClean

David E. McClean is a Senior Lecturer at Rutgers University, Newark, teaching courses in Business and Professional Ethics, Introduction to Ethics, American Philosophy, and Environmental Philosophy. His research spans American Philosophy, Race Theory, Social Ethics, and Environmental Ethics, with a focus on interdisciplinary applications of philosophy to societal challenges.

• Ph.D. in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research (2009)
• M.A. in Philosophy (The New School, 2003) and Liberal Studies (NYU, 1996)
• B.A. in Comparative Religion and Philosophy from Hunter College (1986)

His work bridges philosophical inquiry with practical ethics in finance and climate policy. He has authored and edited multiple ethics-focused publications, including critiques of Richard Rorty’s ethical frameworks and analyses of financial industry corruption. Current research explores technology ethics, climate change imperatives, and race theory.

Key trends in his publications include systemic corruption in commerce/governance, ethical dimensions of financial markets, and philosophical foundations for environmental responsibility. He has contributed to journals like Environmental Ethics and The Journal of Speculative Philosophy.

McClean serves on advisory boards for institutions such as ERASE Racism and The New School, combining academic scholarship with activism. His teaching emphasizes ethical decision-making in business and society.